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Alexandra national meet a Triumph

Lovers of classic cars were in for a treat in Alexandra last week when 78 went on show in Pioneer Park. The Triumph TR sports...

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Pupils to try dragon boat racing

It had the makings of a bestselling thriller — the heartbeat of a mythical creature, a group of high school pupils, a couple of...

Arts & Entertainment

Alexandra school mural takes shape

The writing is on the wall for an Alexandra school — which can look forward to a one-of-a-kind artwork adorning one of its walls. Last...

Behind the Facade

Helping youth ring in the new year safely

After five months of looking into social issues resulting from New Year’s Eve gatherings in Wanaka, the Behind the Facade series comes to an...

Tackling alcohol abuse

In the final instalment of Behind the Facade this year, Aspen Bruce explores how alcohol influences underage drinking and decision making. Police in Wanaka have bought in a rugby...

Big issues facing party towns

Small towns including Wanaka are becoming epicentres for under-age drinking over the New Year period. This week Aspen Bruce talks with councils from holiday hot spots...

Making New Year’s safe

New Year’s in Wanaka has a dual reputation as an idyllic holiday spot, but after the sun sets another side of the town emerges....

The conversations we need to have

Over the month of November, Behind the Facade is exploring the topics around violence and assault. If this becomes triggering or distressing, please reach...
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Alcohol, drugs contribute to festival’s ‘underbelly’

A mix of intoxication, illicit drug use and sexual offending at the Rhythm & Alps festival in the Cardrona Valley causes an ‘‘underbelly’’ of...

Rest-home owner ordered to pay former employee $37,000

The ex-owner of an Alexandra rest-home must pay a former assistant carer more than $37,000 after his multiple breaches of her employment agreement prompted...

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